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Lesson #2 of Animate for the Animals Unit

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SubjectToClimate (NJ adapted)

Topics

Ecosystems, Visual Art Analysis

Grades

3rd, 4th, 5th

Subject

Visual and Performing Arts

Duration

50 minutes

Regional Focus

North America, United States, USA - Northeast, New Jersey

Format

Google Docs, Google Slides

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The New Jersey Bird Crisis (Animate for the Animals #2)

Created By Teacher:
Monica Lilley
Last Updated:
Apr 24, 2024
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Synopsis
This lesson introduces students to stop motion animation and educates students on concerns about bird populations in New Jersey. 

Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch stop motion videos and discuss the techniques. 

Step 2 - Investigate: Students investigate the decrease in bird populations in New Jersey due to climate change.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students work collaboratively to plan a presentation to create awareness and advocate for change to protect bird populations in their local area.
Accompanying Teaching Materials
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Teaching Tips

Positives

  • Students practice research and collaboration skills throughout the lesson.
  • Students take action by planning a stop motion animation to help protect New Jersey bird species.

Additional Prerequisites

  • This is lesson 2 of 4 in our 3rd-5th grade Animate for the Animals unit.
  • Students will need access to devices to complete the research task.

Differentiation

  • Student groups could be created by teachers to ensure everyone can access the activities.
  • Teachers can support students by viewing the research sources beforehand to determine sources appropriate for lower-level readers.
  • You may allow students to find their own sources when conducting research.
Scientist Notes

This lesson incorporates stop motion animation art to deliver a message regarding the reduction of birds in New Jersey. All materials used in the lesson have been verified and are suitable for teaching. In this light, this lesson is credible and recommended for the classroom.

Standards

Note On Standards:

This lesson is aligned to New Jersey standards. Review the aligned standards directly in the lesson plan document and teacher slideshow.

Discover more on the New Jersey Climate Education Hub.

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